First Amendment First Amendment Zone? Really?

"Unsure of how the public will react following the verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial, local leaders and police are working closely to establish designated areas where people can gather peacefully."

Really? Now we are only allowed to assemble peacefully in designated area? Anybody else have a problem with this concept? Last I checked, the designated area for peaceful assembly was the entire land mass of the United States. Not just certain areas determined by government thugs pretending to protect us. While I understand the concern for containing possibly violent protests, I can't agree with "you can b**** all you want but only in these areas" attitude.

I know that universities have been doing this for a while with their "Free Speech Zones", but a city police force now getting into the action? Everybody know where your local "First Amendment Zone" is located so you can go there and speak your mind when you feel life under a jackboot heel is too oppressive? And oh by the way they forgot to tell you before you entered: the entrance to that "First Amendment Zone" is one way. No exits. And that concertina wire on the fence is to protect you while you exercise your right to free speech.
I am really disturbed by this if you are unable to tell...

Disgusting and disturbing as it is, it is not at all a new practice...dating back to at least 2008 for the convention cities...and I believe earlier in DC...the elite "safe zone".

There is not a right guaranteed by the constitution that has not been severely eroded over the past 20 years...and the speed of the erosion just keeps increasing. It's reached a point where most are noticing because "they" are becoming so blatant about it, knowing the bobble heads will just keep nodding.

"Unsure of how the public will react following the verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial, local leaders and police are working closely to establish designated areas where people can gather peacefully."

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So then where are the areas where you can be pissed off about it, or the areas that you can start a riot in? Total BS.

"There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws." - Ayn Rand

My Mileage Does Vary - MM

How can you be tried by your peers when 90% of the people are not your peers. - MM

But, but, but it is for your safety. You know how much they care about your safety. Didn't you listen? They are only taking away our rights because it is the best for us and we don't know that is for the best. *** end sarcasm

“Man’s mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not. His body is given to him, its sustenance is not. His mind is given to him, its content is not. To remain alive, he must act, and before he can act he must know the nature and purpose of his action. He cannot obtain his food without a knowledge of food and of the way to obtain it. He cannot dig a ditch-or build a cyclotron-without a knowledge of his aim and of the means to achieve it. To remain alive, he must think." John Galt (Ayn Rand)

Patents are not evil, profit is not a dirty word, providing for your family's future is not a sin, and what is mine is not your's just because you want it. Kellory.I have received NO secret government orders.(Watch for this notice to be removed)

I am packing, as are several others. Those of you packing move to one or two layers of people inside of the outside of this mass of people, and as close to one of the armed guards outside of the fence protecting us. When I shout "Wolverines", commence shooting the guards and lets break the heck out of this joint!

* Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply.** Resistance to Tyrants, is obedience to God. * Thomas Jefferson*Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.* Thomas Paine

“Man’s mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not. His body is given to him, its sustenance is not. His mind is given to him, its content is not. To remain alive, he must act, and before he can act he must know the nature and purpose of his action. He cannot obtain his food without a knowledge of food and of the way to obtain it. He cannot dig a ditch-or build a cyclotron-without a knowledge of his aim and of the means to achieve it. To remain alive, he must think." John Galt (Ayn Rand)

Patents are not evil, profit is not a dirty word, providing for your family's future is not a sin, and what is mine is not your's just because you want it. Kellory.I have received NO secret government orders.(Watch for this notice to be removed)

But, but, but it is for your safety. You know how much they care about your safety. Didn't you listen? They are only taking away our rights because it is the best for us and we don't know that is for the best. *** end sarcasm

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You forgot to work in "but it's for the children!" in there somewhere...

WOLVERINES!!! (love that movie. 1984 version. not the new waste of film)

Setting up protest zones is nothing new. We did this back in the 80's when I was in SF. We used it to keep opposing sides apart and avoid violence while letting everyone protest. Most times there is a counter protest to whatever is going on, with the cops stuck in the middle.